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I can't believe how many varieties of this grinder that ended up under the CM label! Mine didn't start out with a power switch and it surely didn't have the 3-prong plug that came with it. I'm hoping to get some light use out of it. I really like those glass eye shields.

Facing the motor from where power switch is located, it spins from the top of wheel downward towards operator. Sparks would fly downward when grinding.

Thanks for the suggestions. I do intend to be safe with it.

Thanks. I'm going to give it a try. It will only be used for light duty grinding.

It only came with one guard. Thanks.

I believe you are correct about it not having an oem power switch. The hole for the power switch still has burrs on the underside. There's also a punch-out (nickel sized) in the sheet metal that hasn't been used. The grinder only came with one guard - in its current position. Do you believe I...

I tried to add these photos to my post, but hadn't quite got the hang of it yet. Nosmada

I'm new to the forum and this is my first post so please forgive me if I'm asking questions in the wrong group or thread. I've just become the owner of 1/4 hp Craftsman block grinder, 397.19571. It's a bit rough in appearance, but seems to run smoothly, though I'd like to see the shaft rotate...